Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is ranked #574 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bushnell Elementary School, Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School?
584 students attend Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School offer ?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School part of?
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School is part of Sumter School District.
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Event
Date
Last day of Winter Holiday for Teachers & 250 Day Employees
January 05, 2025 (Sunday)
Last Day-Students - Early Dismissal Students and Teachers
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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